Greater Siren

Siren lacertina

The Greater Siren is a large, eel-like aquatic salamander with only front legs and bushy external gills. It can survive drought by burrowing into mud and secreting a protective cocoon. Found in the southeastern coastal plain.

Habitat

Shallow lakes, swamps, and slow streams with dense vegetation

Diet

Invertebrates, snails, and algae

How common

Uncommon

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